Cordero Core
Cordero Core is a Senior Research Software Engineer at the University of Washington’s eScience Institute, where he builds open-source tools that help researchers accelerate discovery across domains. With over a decade of experience in scientific computing, AI/ML, and cloud infrastructure, his work has supported innovation in fields like digital pathology, neuroscience, astrophysics, and education. He is the inventor of a patented computational microscopy system (US11347046B2) and contributes to projects such as Caustics, WetAI, and LLMaven.
Cordero also co-founded multiple companies—startups focused on structured data systems and AI-powered product development—and serves on the advisory board for the Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, mentoring founders and early-career technologists. His work bridges research, entrepreneurship, and community building, with a deep commitment to open science and accessible software design.
Session
AI, particularly generative AI, is rapidly transforming the scientific landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities and novel challenges across all stages of research. This Birds of a Feather session aims to bring together researchers, developers, and practitioners to share experiences, discuss best practices, and explore the evolving role of AI in science.